How machine learning might unlock earthquake prediction

December 29, 2023

In September 2017, about two minutes before a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck Mexico City, blaring sirens alerted residents that a quake was coming. Such alerts, which are now available in the United States, Japan, Turkey, Italy, and Romania, among other countries, have changed the way we think about the threat of earthquakes. They no longer…

Why You Are So Resistant to Change — And How to Overcome It

December 29, 2023

For a lot of us, change will never be easy. But for all of us, it is the only true way forward.

Apple’s VR Glasses: Catalyst for Growth?

December 29, 2023

Apple Inc., the largest stock in the world, continues to lead the pack with its famous cutting-edge products. Despite the company’s continued success, some recent statistics reveal a possible obstacle…

She Just Became the First $100 Billion Woman in the World — But She Still Lags Behind the Richest Men

December 28, 2023

L’Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers hits a stunning milestone.

Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women, and legislating in the age of AI

December 28, 2023

Earlier this month, at the Slush tech conference in Helsinki, this editor had the opportunity to sit down with Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland who became known internationally for socializing with friends, but whose accomplishments in office are far more significant, including successfully pushing Finland to join NATO to better protect the […]

How Small Businesses Can Still Create Jobs Despite Inflation and Rising Interest Rates

December 28, 2023

I’ve worked closely with small businesses for more than 10 years — here’s how they can power through this tough economy and create jobs in the process.

Affirm’s rise and the future of buy now, pay later

December 28, 2023

Affirm’s resurgence in the Buy Now, Pay Later market is marked by a soaring stock, and plans for global expansion and service diversification.

A Travel Hack Beloved By Airline Passengers Nationwide Is On Its Way Out

December 28, 2023

The traditional “mileage run” may become obsolete as airlines pivot toward rewarding spending over miles flown.

Giga ML wants to help companies deploy LLMs offline

December 28, 2023

AI is all the rage — particularly text-generating AI, also known as large language models (think models along the lines of ChatGPT). In one recent survey of ~1,000 enterprise organizations, 67.2% say that they see adopting large language models (LLMs) as a top priority by early 2024. But barriers stand in the way. According to […]

Las Vegas Expects Record Weddings on New Year’s Eve Specialty Date ‘123123,’ So It’s Holding a Pop-Up Marriage License Spot in an Unusual Location

December 28, 2023

Have you ever wanted to get married in an airport?

The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects